§ Mr. GardinerTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills if he will assess the(a) educational and (b) social benefits for pupils from low income backgrounds of taking part in school trips; and if he will take steps to provide specific funding for such trips. [145526]
§ Mr. MilibandMy Department recognises the benefits of educational visits for all pupils. Such visits which take place during term time are available to all maintained school pupils, regardless of the parental income.